On the heels of a weekend news report that Intel is taxing Hillsboro and Beaverton schools with the influx of
Tax Justice
Tax justice is central to economic justice. Taxes are how, together, we fund schools, health care, transportation, and the many public services that foster quality of life. Unfortunately, wealthy elites and the corporations they control have rigged the tax system in their favor, building a system that asks least from those who have the most.
Tax Justice
Tax justice is central to economic justice. Taxes are how, together, we fund schools, health care, transportation, and the many public services that foster quality of life. Unfortunately, wealthy elites and the corporations they control have rigged the tax system in their favor, building a system that asks least from those who have the most.
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The income group in Oregon that pays the highest share of their income to state and local taxes: Lowest-income taxpayers.[1]
Did you know that Oregon’s wealthiest households are slated to get a big tax cut next year, even though a
Did you hear about Oregon’s whopping spending increase for a subsidized housing program?
If you could buy something directly for $90, would you pay a middleman $100 to buy it for you? Of
Chair Howie Prioritize: The Ways and Means Subcommittee on Housing Opportunity and Jobs will come to order.
A year ago Oregonians glowed under the national spotlight. Facing a severe fiscal crisis brought on by the recession, Oregonians
A year ago Oregonians glowed under the national spotlight. Facing a severe fiscal crisis brought on by the recession, Oregonians
In eras past, doctors routinely bled patients in an effort to cure them. Fortunately, the medical profession eventually recognized that
In eras past, doctors routinely bled patients in an effort to cure them. Fortunately, the medical profession eventually recognized that
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The Real Challenge Facing Oregon’s Economy
In this episode of Policy for the People, we discuss our recent report examining Oregon’s economic performance. As OCPP Policy
June 11, 2026
Workers Across Oregon Are Demanding Unions
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, workers across the country began organizing at levels not seen in years. From
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The Myth of Oregon’s “Bad Business Climate”
By a number of indicators, Oregon’s economy outperforms that of most other states.
April 23, 2026